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It's both International Nurses Day and National Limerick Day, and a former U of M basketball star returns to graduate, a new brewery is feeling hop-ful, and the Tennessee Air National Guard has a surprise in store.
It's Monday, May 11, and Sen. Lamar Alexander is in quarantine but leading a hearing with Dr. Anthony Fauci. A new, coronavirus-born business is skating into its next chapter, and the new housing market is doing better than you think.
It's Friday, May 8, and today we're talking about what seems like the distant future: what schools and colleges will do in the fall. We've also got how coronavirus is affecting kids and a key member of the area's COVID-19 task force briefings.
It's Thursday, May 7, and restaurants are rehabbing, barbers are barbering and the County Commission is working on a budget. Plus, a new list puts Penny Hardaway just behind Jordan and Kobe.
Today is Wednesday, May 6, and the Memphis Zoo has a plan to reopen, a local company comes clean with new COVID-19 supplies, and Memphians know how to put the fun in funeral.
Today is both Cinco de Mayo and Giving Tuesday Now. Yesterday, we reopened Shelby County's economy, the governor saw his private school voucher program run into a problem and local hair stylists got a surprise.
It’s May 4, and today we officially begin Phase 1 of our local reopening plan. It's also a 'Star Wars' holiday, and we're looking for a new outdoor trend in restaurants, how popular tourist attractions plan to keep guests safe and for football to return in the fall.
Congratulations, you made it to May. Today, we're talking about plans to reopen the local economy, balancing work from home with homework, shakes go sayonara and how special events have changed since the coronavirus came on the scene.
It's Thursday, April 30, and we've got two Memphis musical performances tonight, the county grappling over its upcoming budget, a coronavirus marathon and a gas giveaway.
It's Wednesday, April 29, and today, we're all about businesses reopening, with who and how. Just maybe not when. Also up: Justin Timberlake eats ghost-peppered hot wings while talking about Memphis and his music.
It's Tuesday, April 28, and we're talking about the area mayors' plan to reopen Shelby County's economy. Plus, a recent spike in coronavirus cases, lunch at a reopened restaurant and how hospitals are reacting to the latest.
It's Monday, April 27, and bakeries are helping people feel better, elective surgeries are set to make a comeback and Tigers are headed to the NFL. We also recently got to see our neighbors — on TV.
It's Friday, April 24, and we're talking about the various plans to reopen Tennessee's economy — and how a few local doctors feel about that. We've also got Grizz games returning, a senator who left the state, and a tour business turning away from tourists to focus on locals.
It's Thursday, April 23, and a popular Grizzlies coach is headed home, Downtown is working to keep its restaurants open, and a new blight initiative includes lots of leafy greens.
Happy Earth Day, Memphis. We've got shock and sugar today, a word of caution, new math, and a dip into the festival circuit. Plus, is chicken a sign of change for Summer Avenue?
It's Tuesday, April 21, and both Memphis and Shelby County are looking for ways to balance their budgets. Some restaurants are ready to reopen their dining rooms (with tweaks, of course), and a local lab is about to embark on an immunity challenge.
It's Monday, April 20, and we've got a County Commission budget presentation and a COVID-19 hackathon happening. Plus, turnover with the Tigers, a "Safer at Home" protest and a possible restaurant reopening recommendation.
It's Friday, April 17, and we're drinking to friendship, Mike Conley and MIFA's Meals on Wheels program. Plus, we're pouring one out for would-be Tiger Jalen Green.
It's Thursday, April 16, and we're formulating a plan to reopen the state. The county is also heading for a budget crisis, car washes become defiant in the wake of COVID-19 and we've got tips for sounding better on your next call.
Today is Wednesday, April 15, and there's County Commission committees, an EDGE meeting and a Downtown board. The governor is also expected to make an announcement about the current school year.
It's April 14, and today the Spaghetti Warehouse renovation should take a step forward. We've also got a furlough at FedEx, forgivable loans for Downtown businesses and a new micro loan program for those denied funding by the Small Business Administration.
It's Monday, April 13, and Shelby County Schools is promising to have a big announcement today about a new virtual learning platform. We've also got a local company whose business is lighting up the air and a diamond dealer finding new ways to make people shine.
It's Good Friday, and we've got new data on local coronavirus cases, as well as what those numbers mean for you and me. The Mall of Memphis era is officially over, my favorite grocery store is growing and one restaurant is offering a side of special rolls.
It’s Thursday, April 9, and today would have been the home opener for the Memphis Redbirds. Instead, we've got a new area home for Google at bat, a local company pitching tents, and haircuts in the field.
It's Wednesday, April 8, and with all the predictions and estimates, we're on a ride we call The Corona Coaster. Plus, a Prine number, a new cleaning service and a new use for the Spaghetti Warehouse.